newbie

[noo-bee, nyoo‑]

noun

Informal.

1. a person who is new to a field, activity, etc.; a novice or newcomer.

   January always brings newbies to our gym.

newbie

/ ˈnjuːbɪ /

noun

1. slang,  a newcomer, esp in computing or on the internet

Word History and Origins

Origin of newbie¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1965–70; perhaps newb(orn) + -ie

Word History and Origins

Origin of newbie¹

C20: origin unknown; possibly from new boy

Example Sentences

A newbie may have to endure performing at the seediest of clubs before moving on to bigger and better opportunities.

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For Mukherjea, the lesson is to buy blue chip Indian names that domestic newbies find boring and global investors have sidelined to chase AI stocks elsewhere.

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Boysan agreed that this year’s holiday spike presents an opportunity to convert newbie riders into regulars by showing them how bus travel has changed.

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The dizzying fundraising frenzy has raised several uncomfortable questions about the expensive valuations commanded by these often-unprofitable newbie companies.

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After, his young friend Ian Douglas, a relative newbie who started attending the open mic night in the spring, sang the jazz standard “You Go to My Head.”

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Related Words

• beginner 
• novice 
• rookie